Jon Cooper Withdraws from Lightning Games After Family Tragedy

Cooper announced he will not be on the bench for the Lightning’s next two games after receiving news of a family tragedy. The NHL coach, who also led Canada’s Olympic hockey squad, said the loss came days after the team missed out on gold.

Cooper’s decision comes as the Lightning prepare for upcoming fixtures, with the team looking to maintain momentum. The coach’s absence will be felt as he had been a key figure in both club and national team success.